Pre-Order Legion Models LEG-14606LF 1:72 P-51B Mustang - John Bennett, 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group "Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney," USAAF, RAF Bodney, England, 1944

This Legion Models 1:72 scale diecast P-51B Mustang honors the legendary 352nd Fighter Group, immortalized as the "Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney" for their distinctive nose markings and combat record from RAF Bodney. The model depicts the aircraft flown by John Bennett of the 487th Fighter Squadron, capturing the authentic paint scheme and markings of this storied USAAF unit during the 1944 European air campaign. The P-51B represents the Mustang's combat-proven configuration, featuring the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine that transformed the fighter into a long-range escort platform. A cornerstone piece for collectors focused on USAAF fighter operations and the air superiority campaigns over occupied Europe.

Highly detailed diecast pre-finished collector model airplane. Each model comes with rolling gears and is assembled and ready to display.